The Spell of the Empire

1/10/2023

**A historical document.** António Lopes Ribeiro was, due to his work, one of the most notable names in Portuguese cinema during its golden age. In addition to being the brother of an excellent actor, who became known by the nickname “Ribeirinho”, he also stood out as a director. And if he achieved immortality through comedies, this film is one of his forgotten works. The script begins by introducing us to Luís, a Portuguese man who immigrated to the USA, settling in Boston. Rich, he does not value his Portuguese roots and even intends to naturalize as an American until his father, an old-school Portuguese patriot, calls him back to take him on a safari in Africa. On his journey to the African continent, Luís will visit Portuguese Guinea, the islands of São Tomé and finally Angola, w